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Tikka masala features a sweet
orange curry flavor.
Naan is a light, flavorful Indian bread
that's perfect for dipping.
Chicken biryani is made with meat
marinated in spices and yogurt.
The tandoori chicken at
Persis is a tasty selection.
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Persis Biryani Indian Grill
Diners should prepare their taste buds
for an adventurous experience when they
visit Persis Biryani Indian Grill in Ballantyne
Quad. Part of a national chain with individual
owner-operators, the restaurant has two other
Charlotte locations and serves memorable
cuisine from both northern and southern India.
Known for spices and extensive
cooking processes, Indian food is
distinctive. Mainstay ingredients include
rice, lentils, chickpeas and lamb.
The namesake of the restaurant, biryani
dishes, can be served with a variety of
meats or vegetables and are complicated
to prepare. Owner Sandeep Madhukuri
explains that the meat marinates in a mixture
of spices and yogurt for several hours, then
is slowly cooked with rice. This ensures
the aroma and flavors infuse each bite.
For those new to Indian cuisine,
Madhukuri recommends tikka masala,
which is often served with chicken. Baked
in a clay oven, the dish features a slightly
sweet orange curry in a tomato-based sauce.
Pairing it with naan, a light and flavorful
Indian bread, is the perfect combination.
Madhukuri developed a passion for food
service after volunteering in the kitchen at his
college in India. He learned how the cooking
process worked on a large scale and now enjoys
bringing a taste of Indian cuisine to the area.
Spicing Up the Palate